When we built our home 36 years ago, my husband’s brother built right next door to us and my cousin built next door to him. Talk about a family affair. My brother-in-law and his wife divorced and their house has changed owners several times. My cousin’s house is now under new ownership for the 4th time but we still refer to the home as “Norris’ house” amongst family.

As we were preparing for our big anniversary celebration last week, a little sprucing up of the homestead was in order. Most of the time our garage door is up and everyone enters our home that way. However, the front entry needed a little TLC so that’s where I started. The doormat was worn and faded so out it went. In its place, we have thisPersonalized Door Mat from Gifts For You Now. I love this! Isn’t it neat how the O in home is the shape of the state we live in? Look at the bottom with our name, city, and state. Now that’s what I call personalized!

The deck needed some color and these sun-loving petunias and marigolds fit the bill.

My hostas are getting a little out of hand but they are pretty as is the thin line buckthorn which has really grown in the last couple of years. The backyard looks calm in this picture but it was a much different scene over the weekend. Five grandkids plus a host of cousins and fireworks and it was all the way live!!!

Years ago, welcoming new neighbors with a basket of goodies was the norm. I decided to experiment with a different ice cream bread before in preparation of gifting our new neighbors. I used my Strawberry Ice-Cream Bread recipe and substituted butter pecan ice cream for the strawberry. The recipe here is doubled to make two loaves.

What a wonderful gift a personalized doormat would make for new neighbors! Of course I love the butter pecan ice cream bread! Butter pecan is my mom's favorite flavor, so I think I might just have to surprise her with this yummy treat!

Butter pecan ice cream bread? I've never heard of this! I need to make it though! I love your door mat, too! We have a few houses on our street and the neighbors are all relatives!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com

Wow, Sanda! All I needed to hear was butter pecan, and you piqued my sweet tooth! This sounds delish! Such a nice gesture for neighbors. I love your wedding pic, btw...what a lovely couple you make. I'll be looking to see your post on that soon.

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Sandra is just as at home in a thrift store as a high-end retailer. She also realizes that not everyone likes over the top desserts or lavish parties so she frequently offers money saving ideas and simple DIY projects. Her philosophy is that entertaining is as much about attitude as it is about the menu and place settings. Whatever you choose, make it fun and stress free. Start planning early, enlist the help of others and yours will be the party that everyone wants to come back to.